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I think it’s been an avowed rule of portrayals of Jimmy Olsen that Superman’s best friend is – What’s the word I’m looking for? – a nerd. He was a young kid that wore a bow tie for decades for crying out loud! Unless you’re The Doctor, nothing says “nerd” like wearing a bow tie and being under the age of 50 (of course Doctor Who may not exactly be the lampshade I’m thinking of for this rule). But if Jimmy Olsen isn’t supposed to be anything, it’s a well-cut side of beef that’s part underwear model, and part athlete. After all, what good is it to be Superman’s best friend if it looks like you’d have a good chance at kicking his ass if he didn’t have super-powers? To wit, Mehcad Brooks has now been cast as Olsen in CBS’ Supergirl series. (more…)

DC continues its effort to dominate the Television Landscape when it comes to superheros by throwing yet another super powered series into the mix of Arrow, Gotham, Flash, and Constantine. The title character of Supergirl (Kara Danvers), and her sister were revealed last week and drew some heated discussion from fans. Now there’s sure to be more fuel added to the already raging Supergirl fan angst as more casting details about four additional Supergirl series regulars Cat Grant, James Olsen, Winslow ‘Wynn’ Schott and Hank Henshaw hit the Internet. Just who the hell are they and how do they fit in? (more…)

Word is that Greg Berlanti and Ali Adler sold their Supergirl series faster than a speeding bullet! Just one day after shopping Supergirl to several networks, CBS has committed to the new super-heroine series. No word on how many episodes, but the rumor mill is already saying the series commitment is larger that the one Gothamgot from Fox. (more…)

A couple days ago, I reported a story about TV producer Michael Green pitching a Supergirl television show. I was behind the idea all the way and once again complimented DC Entertainment on their great ideas for the small screen. Some developments have, um, developed since then because of time travel or something. The details are that this series isn’t exactly what some of us thought it would be, and it’s not even a thing yet. First off, Michael Green has nothing to do with it. Secondly, we might not even be talking about the same Supergirl we know and love. But somebody’s in charge. And it’s definitely a Supergirl of sorts. Even if it’s not called ‘Supergirl.’ Let me explain… (more…)

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